Conservation and Open Space Chapter

The draft of the updated Conservation and Open Space Chapter was adopted by the Planning Board at their regular meeting on Jan. 14, 2025.

The final adopted version of the chapter will be posted here when available. 

To review the draft, click here. 

The City of Dover recognizes the importance of preserving and stewarding its natural resources, and enhancing the quality of life for its residents through thoughtful conservation and open space planning.  The prior Conservation and Open Space Chapter of the Master Plan was adopted by the Planning Board in 2012 and served the community well.

The City of Dover worked to update the chapter to reflect the City’s evolving land protection and resilience priorities, and incorporate best practices in open space and natural resource management. The purpose of the update is to ensure that the City's vision for conservation and open space is aligned with current environmental and community needs.

The 2012 Conservation and Open Space Chapter, along with a Conservation Land Inventory Summary, can be found be reviewed here:

Conservation and Open Space Chapter (2012)
Conservation Land Inventory Summary (2011)

Check back here to learn more or contact Erin Bassegio at E.Bassegio@dover.nh.gov for more information.